Never give up during tough times in life: Sachin Tendulkar tells Chennai schoolkids

Updated: 17 January 2014 20:32 IST

Sachin Tendulkar, in a felicitation ceremony, told schoolkids in Chennai that he wants his cricketing records to be broken by an Indian batsman.

Written by Press Trust of India

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Chennai:

Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar on Friday shared his experiences of life with the students of Velammal Group of Schools, who gave a gala welcome to the retired Indian batsman during a felicitation programme in Chennai on Friday.

"There will be tough times in life but you should never give up. In tough times tough people last," said Tendulkar, who along with his wife Anjali were welcomed by Velammal Educational Trust Chairman MV Muthuramalingam during the felicitation programme.

Tendulkar said: "Whether it is a memorable day for you or not, it definitely will be a memorable day in my life."

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During the interactive session, Tendulkar, who holds almost all coveted batting records, said that "all records are made to be broken" and if his records are broken, "it better be by an Indian".

The 40-year-old cricketer, who retired in November last year, said he adored Sunil Gavaskar and Vivian Richards as his heroes.